Gulf Country Head: Strategy, Growth & Leadership

Sandoz; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandoz seeks a senior leader to guide country-level strategy for its DA/asset portfolio in the UAE. You will partner with global and regional teams to maximize patient impact, manage P&L, and drive launches across markets.

The role demands high-level strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and robust stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has proven leadership in complex pharma settings, deep market access knowledge, and a track record of delivering results within budgets.

Qualifications

• Work Experience: P&L or Unit Accountability.
• Lead large and/or diverse multifunctional teams.
• Geographic scope responsibility.
• Demonstrated people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape DA/asset strategies across the disease ecosystem.
• Drive country/cluster performance with global and regional partners.
• Communicate clear business vision and strategy for assets.
• Oversee cross-functional collaboration and resource management.

Skills

Agility

Asset Management

Business Development

Business Strategy

Commercial Excellence

Cross-functional Collaboration

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Customer Orientation

Digital Marketing

Healthcare Sector Understanding

Influencing Skills

Joint Ventures

Key Account Management

Market Access

Market Share

Market Trend

Marketing Strategy

Medical Affairs

Negotiation Skills

People Management

Priority Disease Areas Expertise

Product Launches

Product Lifecycle Management

P&L

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Partnerships

Education

Geographic Scope

Tools

None

Job description

Sandoz seeks a senior leader to guide country-level strategy for its DA/asset portfolio in the UAE. You will partner with global and regional teams to maximize patient impact, manage P&L, and drive launches across markets.

The role demands high-level strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and robust stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has proven leadership in complex pharma settings, deep market access knowledge, and a track record of delivering results within budgets.